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Pioneer Pump LtdPioneer HouseWoolpit Road

RattlesdenBury St EdmundsSuffolk IP30 0RZ

T: +44 (0)1449 736777F: +44 (0)1449 737322

E: enquiries@pioneerpump.co.ukW: www.pioneerpumps.co.uk

Distributor

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PP44S10 - 800-2100 RPM

PP64S12 - 800-2100 RPM

PP64S17 - 1150-1950 RPM

PP66S14 - 800-2100 RPM

PP88S12 - 1200-2000 RPM

PP108S17 - 800-2000 RPM

PP1212S14 - 800-1800 RPM

PP1212S17 - 800-1800 RPM

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PP64S12

PP64S17

PP66S14 PP88S12

PP108S17

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PP63C17 - 1200-2200 RPM

PP64C17 - 1200-2200 RPM

PP86C17 - 1200-2200 RPM

PP108C17 - 1200-2200 RPM

PP1212C17 - 1500-1800 RPM

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Award WinningAt SED 2002 in Milton Keynes, UK, judges awarded the Pioneer Prime pump first place in the

Non-Operating Plant category. The judges were impressed by the way that Pioneer Pump had

systematically worked through the design of a vac-assisted pump and had improved the design,

longevity and performance. "It [Pioneer Pump] has recognised the problems and designed them out"

was the final comment by judges.

Advanced impeller designsBy studying other industries we have combined aerodynamics and hydrodynamics to develop the

most advanced impeller designs capable of large flows or high heads and efficiencies of close to

90%. The Pioneer Prime non-clog impellers can pass solids up to 100mm and have very high

resistance to wear and shock loads. Materials of construction include 316 and CD4MCu Stainless

Steels, CA6NM and Ductile Iron.

Indefinite run-dryThe Pioneer Prime pump has its own integrated seal housing containing its own oil lubrication system.

This means our seals are capable of running completely dry for an extended period of time. As the seal

chamber does not rely upon oil lubrication from the bearing housing, in the unlikely event of premature

seal failure the bearings and shaft remain unaffected.

Heavy duty shaft and bearingsAll Pioneer Prime pumps have a minimum diameter DN 63mm shaft. Larger or higher pressure

pumps have a 17-4PH (DIN Z6CNU17.04) shaft with double bearings at drive end as standard.

The pump is designed to operate in the most arduous of conditions such as construction sites

and flood control applications.

Patented Priming EquipmentPioneer Pump has designed and developed the most reliable priming equipment available today.

By using innovative designs and modern materials, Pioneer has all but eliminated the problems

associated with other manufacturer’s pumps. All key priming equipment such as the valve and

float ball are manufactured in 316 Stainless Steel offering superior resistance to corrosion.

Designed to lastAll Pioneer Prime pumps come with a 2 year warranty meaning peace of mind is delivered hand

in hand with your pump. The heavy duty design combined with quality materials of construction

provides excellent performance on the toughest of applications.

pride in performance

Impeller backvanes for thrust balance and seal flushing

Discharge check valve included (not shown)

Liquid tolerant diaphragm vacuumpump (1.4m3/min)

Heavy duty deep groove ball bearings(other bearing arrangements optional)

BUNA-N lip seals at drive endand pump end

Volute mounting foot for stabilityHeavy duty modular bearing housing withvarious bearing options Enclosed bracket serves as integral seal oil reservoir for run-dry seal

Standard AISI 1144 “StressproofTM”shaft (other materials available)

SAE bracket with rubber discdrive for direct mounting toengine bell housing (standardbare shaft also available)

Bellows seal with tungsten carbideagainst silicon carbide faces

Replaceable wear ring

Stainless steel impeller lockscrew

Float valve mechanism andstrainer all stainless steel

Positive sealing float valve to eliminateliquid carryover to vacuum pump

High performance solids handlingimpeller (available for high pressure

and clear liquids)

Pioneer Prime (PP) series vac-assisted self priming centrifugal pumpsPioneer Pump builds high performance pumps at competitive prices. The award winning Pioneer

Prime series vacuum assisted self priming pump is no exception and is at the very foundation on

which our company is built. With over 2000 pumps sold in its first four years, it is fast becoming

the global industry standard.

Available in sizes from DN 75mm through to DN 300mm Pioneer Pump manufactures some 260 models of the

Pioneer Prime in various materials of construction and mounting configurations. These include the pumps used

in our industry leading Pioneer Quattro pump set which is trailer mounted and sound attenuated to 65dBA.

Materials of construction include high grade GG30 Grey Iron, 316 Stainless Steel (DIN X5CrNiMo 17 13 3),

CD4MCu, CA6NM (DIN (G-X5CrNi13 4) and abrasion resistant materials such as Ductile Iron. Users may

choose to have the whole pump in one material or may individually specify the materials of construction

for parts such as impellers and wear rings.

One of the keys to success is the strength and durability of the pump. Pioneer Pump is one of the few

companies to offer 2 year warranties on their pumping equipment. Heavy duty designs and the use of

outstanding materials of construction give the user extremely high levels of service and reliability.

The performance of the Pioneer Prime pump range is second to none. With flows up to 2600 m3/hr ( 720 l/sec),

heads up to 155m and solids handling up to 100mm, the Pioneer range of self priming vac-assist pumps

offers the very widest choice of pumps for all your applications, providing low running costs,

ease of maintenance and unrivalled ability to get the job done.

Feature Benefit

● 2 Year Warranty ● Peace of mind

● Heavy duty shaft and bearings ● Reliability

● Advanced impeller designs ● High performance and low running costs

● Large choice of materials of construction ● Right pump for the job

● Off the shelf seal ● Low cost of ownership

● Heavy duty castings ● Long lifetime of use

● Modular design ● Low spares stocking requirements

● Patented Priming Equipment ● Dependable

There are two pumps which make up the

Pioneer Prime; a high efficiency end suction

standard centrifugal pump and a diaphragm

pump. These two pumps work together to

form the Pioneer Prime vacuum assisted

self priming pump. If there is no water in

the pump, the float ball in the air/water

separation chamber lowers and opens an

air valve at the top of the chamber which

allows the diaphragm pump to operate.

The diaphragm pump removes the air out

of the suction line and the separation

chamber until the pressure in the suction

pipe is less than atmospheric pressure

How does the Pioneer Prime work?

which allows liquid to flow into the pump.

When there is sufficient water in the

pump, the float ball rises and the air

valve closes. The pump is now primed

and ready to pump. Once the valve is

closed, the diaphragm pump continues

to operate on low power until it is

required again. If the pump ever loses

prime or there is no liquid left in the

pump, the float ball automatically falls

causing the valve to open so that the

diaphragm pump can remove air out

of the suction line again. This process

happens automatically.